DinosaurEgg Roundup

Saturday, 2 April 2011

Kids love dinosaurs don’t they! If you have a dinosaur-crazy child in your life then this guide will help you choose a present for them that’s sure to be appreciated. The toys we review here are all best sellers with great reviews. I’m Mom to two dinosaur-mad boys who are always happy to give their opinions on dinosaur toys. You can get more ideas at our Dinosaur Toys site.

This Melissa & Doug Dinosaur Stamp Set is brilliant value for money. There’s a great selection of realistic dinosaurs including Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Pterodactyl and of course T-Rex. And the volcano is a nice touch. As I write this, my toddler and preschooler boys are having a lovely time creating dinosaur scenes with their stamps. My four year old just called me over to say the ‘T-Rexes are surrounded by volcanoes!’ I don’t see how you could fail to get your money’s worth from these. Age 4-8.

Dinosaur Train is a very popular kids TV show at the moment. Buddy the T-Rex is the main character - travels through time to learn about dinosaur species. Young kids will love this InterAction Buddy. He talks when kids interact with him, and if you buy one of his friends too then they interact with each other! InterAction Buddy gets great reviews. Age 3-6.

Melissa & Doug make excellent quality jigsaw puzzles. The pieces are nice and thick so they actually stay together which avoids frustration. We particularly like this Dinosaurs floor puzzle because it's big. It's three feet long so the kids actually have to move to complete it. And of course, the fierce T-Rex that dominates the picture is a major attraction! Age 3+.

Playmobil understand what makes small boys tick! This Playmobil exploding volcano with Triceratops and baby was a big hit for my son’s fourth birthday. The volcano has a mechanical trigger so no batteries are needed. And you also get two paleontologists or explorers with accessories and a dinosaur skeleton to assemble. Age 4+.

Dino Dan fans will love this Utility Vest to keep their field tools in. Dino Dan is a TV show where the lead character Dan Henderson is a paleontologist in training who sees dinosaurs everywhere. Dino Dan wears a utility vest. This vest from Backyard Safari will make them feel like Dino Dan. Age 5+.

Thursday, 31 March 2011

Dino Dan is a TV show for preschoolers and little kids. We love this show not just because it features dinosaurs, but also because it teaches the scientific method. Not in a dull boring way, but through observing dinosaurs. Yes, we think that's cool.

Here's the trailer for Season 1. Dan Henderson is a 10 year old kid who sees dinosaurs everywhere. And this kid has a great imagination, the dinosaurs are brilliantly colored!

Dinosaur toys are timeless, kids have been fascinated with dinosaurs since they were first discovered. Our boys love dinosaurs and the toys available today are amazing. Their Dad still has some of his dinosaur toys from when he was a boy! This makes me want to keep hold of some of the boys dinosaur toys in case they have children they want to pass them on to.

Since we've become such experts on dinosaur toys we thought we'd put together a site full of reviews and recommendations to help others choose the best dinosaur toys. Have fun. Raah!

The weather is getting very wintery! Last year it was tricky to buy a sled locally once the snow arrived so this year we're prepared and I've bought the boys a red sled each. If it doesn't snow before Christmas they'll get them as Christmas gifts.